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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.72, 12,036.13 and 4,738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.72, 12,036.13 and 4,738.93 is: 7,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.72 : 12,036.13 = 4,738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.72/12,036.13 = 4,738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.72x = 12,036.13 × 4,738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.72x = 57,038,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,038,335.60/8,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.06

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